Kraft Heinz Pauses Supply of Beloved Tesco Staples Amid Price War
Heinz Baked Beans and Ketchup Vanish from Tesco Shelves
Kraft Heinz has slammed the brakes on supplying some of Tesco’s top-selling items, including iconic Heinz baked beans, ketchup, and salad cream.
Tesco Fights Back to Protect Shoppers’ Purses
Tesco has publicly defended its bold move to block “unjustifiable price increases,” vowing not to pass these costs onto customers as household budgets get tighter.
Stock Up on Alternatives, Tesco Urges
A Tesco spokesperson said, “With household budgets under increasing pressure, we have a responsibility now more than ever to ensure customers get the best possible value, and we will not pass on unjustifiable price increases to our customers.
“We’re sorry that some products aren’t currently available, but there are plenty of alternatives to choose from, and we hope to have this issue resolved soon.”
For now, shoppers are being encouraged to switch to Branston baked beans or Tesco’s own-brand products to fill the Heinz-shaped void.